Dragon Red vs Pyrrole Red

Dragon Red

Brand
Army Painter
Range
Warpaints Air
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#c01a28 (estimate)

Pyrrole Red

Brand
Pro Acryl
Range
Expert Acrylics
Code
E003
Type
an opaque base/layer paint
Swatch
#d42424 (estimate)

How close are they?

ΔE 10.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Pyrrole Red is a little lighter, more saturated than Dragon Red.

Can I use Pyrrole Red instead of Dragon Red?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 10). Pyrrole Red is a little lighter, more saturated than Dragon Red.

Can I use Dragon Red instead of Pyrrole Red?

The same difference applies the other way round: Dragon Red is a little darker, more muted.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.

See Dragon Red on the colour wheel See Pyrrole Red on the colour wheel

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